Julia is a social entrepreneur, storyteller, philanthropic advisor, and strategic communications leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and the entertainment industry. She is passionate about harnessing the power of storytelling to advance social change, foster authentic representation, and build unlikely partnerships across sectors.

In January 2026, Julia founded Synchronicity Collective to connect mission-driven funders with artists, storytellers, and creative leaders whose work has the power to shape culture and shift narratives. Through the organization, she advises philanthropists, develops cross-sector partnerships, and champions storytelling as a catalyst for greater understanding and social impact.

Prior to founding Synchronicity Collective, Julia spent more than a decade at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, where she led strategic communications and multimedia storytelling initiatives for the $8 billion family foundation. During her tenure, she also championed a more ethical and inclusive approach to nonprofit storytelling.

Earlier in her career, Julia worked at global public relations and public affairs agencies, leading communications campaigns for corporate, nonprofit, and social impact clients, including Bank of America, Verizon, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Pebble Beach Resorts, Allstate, (RED), Special Olympics, Chrysalis, and others. 

Julia is a proud member of The Communications Network, where she served as a board member from 2019-2025, was a juror for the Clarence B. Jones Award in 2025, and continues to serve on the organization’s finance committee. She is also a member of The Impact Guild, where she serves as co-chair of the Literary/Publishing peer group.

Julia holds a Master of Science from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University.